2021 Proof Britannia Tomorrow at 9am

[Foster88]

I quite like these two proof Britannia designs.

I went for the 1oz proof, but I think that Britannia has a look of the actress Cate Blanchett.

[watchesandwhisky]

2oz premium proof silver sold out.

[Bruce06]

Prefer the Premium version 2oz silver.  The ordinary one is a bit weird, face looks worrying, lion is a bit too plain...maybe this design is a real contender to the one in 2017😅.

[Paul]

seeing the term "Premium Exclusive editions"

"The first time a separate design has been released for the Premium Exclusive editions in the collection"

New separate series starting? 

[watchesandwhisky]

15 minutes ago, Paul said:

seeing the term "Premium Exclusive editions"

"The first time a separate design has been released for the Premium Exclusive editions in the collection"

New separate series starting? 

would not surprise me! maybe one more traditional and one more contemporary. 

[Paul]

 

1 minute ago, watchesandwhisky said:

would not surprise me! maybe one more traditional and one more contemporary. 

surprised that have not included a free gold 'Diversity/Crystal Maze' 50p with this launch today, to clear them out, despite it winning "the most popular design" of last year, not selling out and only having a mintage of 200 

[watchesandwhisky]

Just now, Paul said:

 

surprised that have not included a free gold 'Diversity/Crystal Maze' 50p with this launch today, to clear them out, despite it winning "the most popular design" of last year, not selling out and only having a mintage of 200 

LOL yeah I saw that, They must not upset the PC brigade.. Im sure its the marketing department terrified that they come across as to "white" 

[Paul]

https://www.vogue.co.uk/news/article/britannia-woman-of-colour

Wokey Brokey Vogue

[Ceaiu]

3 hours ago, Roy said:

I don't like it.

Can't Britannia be left alone? That is not Britannia.

It's Brienne of Tarth and the bearded cougar.

Sorry, couldn't help it, but the human figure looks so large next to the lion.

[watchesandwhisky]

Saw that, its great advertising ! I bought a silver 2oz one. I think they may end up doing well. 

[ak74]

4 hours ago, dicker said:

I was right.

https://www.vogue.co.uk/news/article/britannia-woman-of-colour

So is that what RM meant by "the first Britannia coin to feature colour printing"?

 

[Bullionaire]

Picked up one of the reverse proof set as it did well last year with a higher mintage. Not the best design, but I think the mintage will keep the value high. 

[272]

2 hours ago, watchesandwhisky said:

would not surprise me! maybe one more traditional and one more contemporary. 

Reading the article its the first of a 3 year series so maybe.

[Fathallazf]

1 hour ago, ak74 said:

So is that what RM meant by "the first Britannia coin to feature colour printing"?

 

It doesn't make sense. Are they referring to a paper note here 🧐. I dont think “colour printing” can be used for coins. I think they were using auto-correct when typing the above article, hence the “colour printing” 

 

This more explains the diversity approach.

[Kman]

It's well established white washing isn't appropriate and I think generally that's correct

Why is nothing in Western European culture given the same respect

 

 

[TutoredSoup232]

that Britannia looks like something out of the Corpse Bride 🤣 why does Britannia have to be transformed in a 'POC'. Can't we just have a different character for a completely different coin altogether?

[KennyPowers]

As soon as the silver 2oz premium proof coins are listed on ebay they are being snapped up.... so far

[Chrisplym]

That’s good! I have one of those on order 😉

[Paul]

https://www.royalmint.com/britannia/2021-britannia-coins/the-britannia-2021-uk-premium-exclusive-two-ounce-gold-proof-coin/

The 2oz gold 'premium exclusive' still available, hasnt been an instant sell out 

As has been said, a marmite like design

Either love it or hate it

I cant really afford it at the moment, and don't want to go into debt for it. Will let this one pass

Just hope i don't live to regret it in years to come   

Certainly a good trend in popularity building for these recent 2oz gold proof RM issues.  

 

[biriuck]

The design of the helmet from the black Britannia is splendid. Such a pity that the jaw of the native Britannia is exaggerated! 

[LawrenceChard]

2021 Proof Britannia Photos:

Both gold reverses for comparison:

Silver Proofs:

I am colour prejudiced though...

I always prefer gold!

[LawrenceChard]

On 18/03/2021 at 11:11, goldmember44 said:

Yes indeed angular, she looks a bit like a man. But.. again, maybe this was the idea??! 

Maybe this is to soften us up for the next series of:

LGBTQ Britannias

Could be a bit of a drag though.🙂

[TringSilver]

21 minutes ago, LawrenceChard said:

Maybe this is to soften us up for the next series of:

LGBTQ Britannias

Could be a bit of a drag though.🙂

Exchangeable for beer in Funny Girls ? 😂

[LawrenceChard]

5 minutes ago, TringSilver said:

Exchangeable for beer in Funny Girls ? 😂

Want to guess who owns the domain name funnygirls.co.uk?

[TringSilver]

1 minute ago, LawrenceChard said:

Want to guess who owns the domain name funnygirls.co.uk?

No idea, an entrepreneurial Bullion dealer in the locale ?!